Khedi - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Khedi is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Lasudiyakulami serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedi is 473263. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.96 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khedi

As per Census 2011, Khedi village has a total population of 139 people, consisting of 68 males and 71 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 38 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1396871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301713
Scheduled Castes (SC)452421
Literate Population382711
Illiterate Population1014160

Nearby Villages of Khedi

Khedi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DevdharamrajpuraEast1.26 km
JahanpurNorth2.24 km
BesrapurNorth-West2.38 km
SeduSouth2.38 km
RehaliNorth-East2.83 km
UpdaWest2.95 km
JamodiEast3.72 km
Lasudiya KulmiSouth-West3.80 km
Palsawad SonNorth-West4.24 km
MerkhediSouth-West4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khedi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khedi. The nearest railway station is Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Khedi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Khedi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khedi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khedi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khedi

Where is Khedi located?

Khedi village is located in Tonk Khurd Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khedi is Lasudiyakulami.

What is the pincode of Khedi?

The pincode of Khedi is 455116.

What is the population of Khedi?

Khedi has a total population of 139, including 68 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Khedi?

There are 25 households in Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedi is 27.34%. Male literacy is 39.71% and female literacy is 15.49%.